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Do you find that the sex you have is sometimes not the sex you want? Maybe you’ve taken risks that you later regretted. If so, recognising what went wrong can be a big step towards getting back on track. In the latest issue of FS magazine from GMFA, the gay men’s health charity, three guys tell all and get some advice.

Jaime, 19 from Essex, tells his story: “My friends say I am a bit of a tart because I snog a lot of guys when we go out, which I do, but I don’t have sex with all of them. I probably have a proper shag once or twice a month. I always try to use condoms. If a guy asked me to shag without condoms, I would say no. But sometimes you just get carried away, you don’t want to stop and go through the whole condom business.

Read more: Is Your Sex Life Working for You?

Eight years after he won Pop Idol, Will Young has been voted the number one British role model in pop for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people.

Voters in Stonewall’s multiple-choice social media poll were asked which British music personality is the best role model for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people. The results were:

1. Will Young 58%
2. Alison Goldfrapp 15%
3. Kele Okereke 12%  
4. Joe McElderry 10%
5. Lady Sovereign 5%

Read more: Will Young voted best role model for young gay people

If you're looking for ways to spice up your sex life, or just want to try something different, then GMFA’s latest booklet, ‘Better Sex for Gay Men’, is for you.

GMFA, the gay men’s health charity, has gathered together some of the best advice from lots of gay men on what can make for great sex.

The booklet includes plenty of sexy photographs throughout and also lots of tips on how to keep the sex you have safe.

GMFA will be launching the booklet with a blitz of the Soho gay scene on Saturday 14 August. To get your copy hot off the press, keep an eye out for the GMFA volunteers handing it out in bars throughout the evening. You can also pick up a free copy from the racks in bars, clubs and other gay venues across London, or download it from the GMFA website at www.gmfa.org.uk/bettersex. 

Read more: Better Sex for London

Channel 4 is presenting a brief documentary on the topic of being Gay and Hindu. It is a short film providing personal perspective of practising Hindu Subodh Rathod on Wednesday 4 August at 7.55 PM.  Subodh lives with his partner of over 15 years Niranjan Kamatkar, and his mum, and explains why he feels that his religion is compatible with his homosexuality.

It is a good balance to be able to hear a gay Hindu voice on National Television, with a supportive message from Subodh’s mother about his openly gay identity.

Subodh mentioned, “When I was approached to participate, I had no idea about who else is taking take part in this film series. But I was touched by the fact that my mum was willing to say a few words on my sexuality for broadcast, post my father’s recent death  - who was also very supportive of my open gay identity.”

Read more: Channel 4 to air Gay Hindu Documentary

Just in case you hadn't heard, or worked it out for yourself, X Factor winner Joe McElderry has revealed he is gay.

He has said, "I am feeling good about it". The Geordie singer's revelations to two tabloid newspapers came after hackers broke into his account on the social networking site Twitter and "outed" him.

McElderry, 19, said once he got over his intiial anger at the prank it helped him realise the truth about his sexuality.

Read more: X Factor Win Comes Out as Gay